{"product_id":"american-beech-tree-fagus-grandifolia-live-plant-native-shade-tree-smooth-gray-bark-zones-3-9","title":"American Beech Tree (Fagus grandifolia) Live Plant – Native Shade Tree, Smooth Gray Bark, Zones 3–9","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #2f6b3c; background-color: #f2f8f3; padding: 14px; margin: 0 0 18px; text-align: center; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee Weather and Location Shipping Restrictions below, and contact us if you have questions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Majestic Native Shade Tree with Iconic Smooth Gray Bark\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFagus grandifolia\u003c\/em\u003e, the American Beech, is one of the most distinctive and beloved native trees in eastern North America. Its smooth, silver-gray bark is unmistakable, and in fall the leaves turn a warm golden-bronze that persists into winter. At maturity it reaches ~70 feet tall, making it a long-lived, commanding shade tree for large landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to mostly full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~70 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average; moderately drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy, loam, or clay (amend heavy clay when planting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces beechnuts — important wildlife food source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotted trees in your selected size. Select above. The mature trees shown in our photos are significantly larger than what ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Restrictions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Shipping Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45°F to 85°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCannot ship when temperatures are \u003cstrong\u003ebelow 40°F or above 85°F\u003c\/strong\u003e. We \u003cstrong\u003ecannot ship\u003c\/strong\u003e to: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Oregon, or Mississippi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery plant is guaranteed to arrive healthy. If something looks off upon delivery, message us with a photo — all plants are insured for transit issues. Once a healthy plant is in your hands, we’re happy to answer care questions, though we can’t be responsible for post-delivery care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eArrival Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpack promptly after delivery. If there is a problem with your order on arrival, contact us within 24 hours and include clear photos so we can help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore related products:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frontpage\"\u003eOrnamental Plants\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-native\"\u003eNative North American selections\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steep Hill Garden","offers":[{"title":"Under 6\" Tall","offer_id":52270761017632,"sku":"AB-T-U6","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\"-1' Tall","offer_id":52270761050400,"sku":"AB-T-6-1","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1-2' Tall","offer_id":52270761083168,"sku":"AB-T-1-2","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/2098\/7936\/files\/americanbeech.jpg?v=1788051698","url":"https:\/\/blessingsgrowmeadows.com\/products\/american-beech-tree-fagus-grandifolia-live-plant-native-shade-tree-smooth-gray-bark-zones-3-9","provider":"Blessings Grow Meadows","version":"1.0","type":"link"}